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Delayed mediastinal infection after ventricular aneurysm resection.

R M Engelman, A Saxena, S Levitsky

    The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
    |May 1, 1978
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    Summary
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    Delayed mediastinal infection after heart surgery, caused by infected Teflon felt, requires foreign body removal for successful treatment. Simple debridement alone was insufficient, highlighting the need for complete infected material excision.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Surgery
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Medical Device Infections

    Background:

    • Delayed mediastinal infection is a serious complication after cardiac surgery.
    • Teflon felt is sometimes used as a buttress in cardiac procedures.
    • Identifying the source of sepsis is crucial for effective treatment.